• color - appraising rubies

    Ruby – Natural, Faceted, Red

    Some of these rubies are closer to a pure red color, making them more valuable than the purplish red rubies in the same piece. Photo by Ann Porteus. Licensed under CC By 2.0.

    Article: Appraising Rubies

    Credit: Ann Porteus

    GemstoneRuby, Corundum
    Natural or man madeNatural
    Jewelry typenecklace
    Gem StateFaceted
    ColorRed
    TransparencyTranslucent